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Birth Injuries in Zeigler

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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with birth injury cases in Zeigler, the esteemed law firm of Carlson Bier distinguishes itself by consistently achieving exceptional results for their clients. These emotionally challenging circumstances require a particular level of empathy and legal expertise which our capable team tirelessly delivers. From Erb’s palsy to cerebral palsy claims, we handle your case sympathetically yet assertively, adeptly navigating through complex medical jargon and procedures that are often involved in birth injuries proceedings.

We remain steadfast in seeking justice for families grappling with such difficult situations where negligent healthcare professionals or hospitals could be at fault. Our comprehensive understanding of Illinois legislation coupled with our reputed negotiation skills empower us to demand rightful compensation you deserve without unnecessarily elongating the process.

Our dedicated attorneys continue to exemplify why Carlson Bier has remained one of the trusted options when it comes to handling birth injury related legal matters – devoted service and reliable success speak volumes about our credibility within Zeigler’s community. Solid experience combined with genuine concern for client welfare underscores our commitment and forms the crux of every relationship we cultivate.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Zeigler Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to assisting victims of birth injuries in Illinois. We understand the devastating effects these incidents can have on an individual’s life and the lives of their families. Birth injuries can range from minor issues that clear up without treatment, to more severe conditions that require extensive medical intervention and ongoing care. Each case is unique, which is why our team delivers personalized attention to every client we represent.

Birth injuries may occur for a variety of reasons including but not limited to complications during pregnancy or delivery, inadequate prenatal care, failure to perform necessary medical interventions, or negligence on behalf of healthcare professionals. Some examples of common birth injuries include cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, perinatal asphyxia, intracranial hemorrhage among others. These conditions can lead to permanent disabilities and impairments affecting a child’s health and influencing their entire life trajectory.

• Cerebral Palsy – This condition affects muscle coordination and movement. It’s often caused by brain damage occurring before or during birth.

• Erb’s Palsy–This injury results in weakness or paralysis in the arm due to nerve damage during childbirth.

• Perinatal Asphyxia – During labor or childbirth when a baby doesn’t get enough oxygen it could potentially lead to various physical and developmental problems.

• Intracranial Hemorrhage – This refers to any bleeding inside the skull; excessive force used during delivery might result in this type of injury.

The attorneys at Carlson Bier have a wealth of experience handling birth injury cases, with an understanding that these circumstances are extraordinarily emotional for families involved. Our team will guide you through the legal process step by step so you’ll never feel overwhelmed by legal jargon or complex proceedings,.

We will help you navigate insurance claims processesand prepare your case meticulously for court if necessary., fighting relentlessly for compensation that covers all financial burdens associated with treating these serious conditions: from past and future medical expenses, to loss of enjoyment of life, pain and suffering, as well as the provision for long-term care.

It’s vital that you seek legal assistance soon after suspecting a birth injury. A statute of limitations applies to these cases – in Illinois typically two years from when the malpractice was discovered., Proactive consultation can help ensure you have grounds for a case and that evidence related to the incident is preserved.

In every birth injury case we work on at Carlson Bier, professional negligence must be proven — it isn’t enough that an injury occurred. We thoroughly investigate all aspects of your claim including medical records, witness testimonies, and consultations with expert witnesses who provide essential insight on standards of care. This comprehensive approach allows us to build strong cases underpinned by irrefutable evidence.

Deciding who is best equipped to handle your birth injury case can feel overwhelming in itself – this decision will impact your family’s life going forward., At Carlson Bier we are not just lawyers; we pride ourselves in also being advisors guide through what can be a complicated maze. We understand the sensitive nature of these claims, We operate on a contingency basis meaning we don’t charge fees unless we win your case.

Would you like more information about how much your claim could potentially be worth? There’s no definitive answer without analyzing all factors associated with your specific situation but rest assured our team is committed to helping victims achieve maximum compensation while offering compassionate support every step of the way. As such, click the button below for further insights about your potential claim value; let’s work together towards justice and compensation.

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Notable Illinois Appellate Wins

Moruzzi v. CCC Servs., Inc., 2020 IL App (2d) 190411, 171 N.E.3d 61
Background: Insured motorist filed action against insurer for declaratory judgment seeking construction of automobile insurance policy issued to insured and that was in effect when insured was injured by an underinsured driver. The Circuit Court, DuPage County, Bonnie M. Wheaton, J., granted the insurer's motions for summary judgment. Insured appealed.Holdings: The Appellate Court, Zenoff, J., held that:1 medical payments reduction clause in automobile insurance policy conflicted with underinsured motorist provisions so as to render reduction clause ambiguous, and thus medical payment benefits were deductible from insured's damages;2 law firm representing insured did not create common fund or common funds when it reached settlement with underinsured motorist, and thus law firm was not entitled to recover fees under common-fund doctrine; and3 collateral estoppel did not bar automobile insurers from litigating whether common-fund doctrine applied in insured motorist's declaratory judgment action.Affirmed in part and reversed in part.
Maier v. CC Servs., Inc., 2019 IL App (3d) 170640, 132 N.E.3d 795
Background: After insured, who was injured in automobile collision with another driver, recovered full liability limits of driver's policy, she filed amended complaint for declaratory judgment against her own automobile insurer, alleging that insurer breached contractual duty to pay for insured's damages in accordance with uninsured/underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage in insured's policy and that insurer acted in bad faith in denying insured such coverage. The Circuit Court, La Salle County, Troy D. Holland, J., granted the insurer's motion to dismiss claims as time-barred. Insured appealed.The Appellate Court ruled that neither the insurer nor the insured could add amended policy provisions to the court record. It was decided that the policy's requirement for a written arbitration demand applied to both uninsured and underinsured motorist claims. The court found that a letter from the insured's attorney to the insurer wasn't a valid arbitration demand nor a proof of loss to toll the statute of limitations. Finally, the insurer was permitted to use the defense based on the two-year statute of limitations period. The court's decision was affirmed.
Econ. Premier Assurance Co. v. Country Mut. Ins. Co., 2021 IL App (1st) 192364-U
Holding: The circuit court's order that granted defendant's motion for summary judgment and denied plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment was proper where defendant had no duty to indemnify its insured with respect to the underlying complaint and therefore plaintiff was not entitled to recover against defendant on its subrogation or unjust enrichment claims; affirmed.
Country Preferred Ins. Co. v. Westerheide, 2023 IL App (5th) 220343-U
Holding: The court affirmed judgment of the circuit court granting summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff where the defendant failed to make a written demand for arbitration within two years from the date of the accident as required by the underinsured provisions of the defendant's automotive insurance policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Olsak, 2022 IL App (1st) 200695, 216 N.E.3d 291
In a complex legal case, an insurer sought to avoid defending or indemnifying a hockey player under a policy issued to the player's stepfather after the player was sued for assaulting his coach. The initial Circuit Court ruling favored the insurer, but the Appellate Court reversed this decision, leading to a protracted legal battle. Ultimately, the Appellate Court determined the insurer was liable only up to the $3 million policy limit and found the insurer's four-year delay in seeking a declaratory judgment to be reasonable. This case highlights important aspects of insurance litigation and policy limit liabilities.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Durkin Elec. Co., Inc., 2022 IL App (1st) 210293-U, appeal denied, 199 N.E.3d 1187 (Ill. 2022)
Holding: The circuit court's order that denied plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment and found that defendant was an additional insured under the policy was proper. The circuit court's order that denied defendant's motion for summary judgment and found that plaintiff did not have a duty to defend or indemnify defendant under the policy was proper; affirmed.
Country Preferred Ins. Co. v. Groen, 2017 IL App (4th) 160028, 69 N.E.3d 911
Background: Uninsured motorist (UM) carrier brought action against insured for declaratory judgment that it owed no benefits since workers' compensation received by insured exceeded policy limits. The Circuit Court, Sangamon County, Chris Perrin, J., entered summary judgment in favor of the carrier. Insured appealed.Holdings: The Appellate Court, Harris, J., held that:1 employer's medical payments entitled carrier to setoff, and2 setoff clauses were enforceable.Affirmed.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Frobish, 2021 IL App (3d) 190473-U
Holding: Allegations in the underlying complaint that a township employee caused property damage by excavating and digging out a ditch failed to impose a duty to defend under township employee's individual farm insurance policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Jones, 2018 IL App (1st) 173154-U
Holding: The judgment of the circuit court of Cook County is affirmed; plaintiff is entitled to summary judgment on its claim for a declaratory judgment that it has no duty to defend or indemnify its insured against the underlying complaint because the loss claimed in the underlying complaint is subject to an exclusion. The court held that it would also enter judgment for plaintiff because the underlying complaint does not allege an “occurrence” causing bodily injury within the meaning of the policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Schmitt, 2021 IL App (5th) 190173-U
Holding: The appellate court reversed and remanded the judgment of the circuit court where plaintiff had no duty to defend its insured and thus was not stopped from raising policy defenses to coverage for the underlying tort action contained in the amended declaratory action.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Livorsi Marine, Inc., 222 Ill. 2d 303, 856 N.E.2d 338 (2006) (the late Keith Carlson)
Liability insurer brought action against insureds for a declaratory judgment based on failure to provide timely notice of lawsuits against them. The Circuit Court, Cook County, Stephen A. Schiller, J., entered judgment for the insurer. Insureds appealed. The Appellate Court, Wolfson, J., 358 Ill.App.3d 880, 295 Ill.Dec. 665, 833 N.E.2d 871, affirmed. Leave to appeal was granted.Holdings: The Supreme Court, Garman, J., held that:1 if the insurer did not receive reasonable notice of an occurrence or a lawsuit, the policyholder may not recover under the policy, regardless of whether the lack of reasonable notice prejudiced the insurer, overruling Rice v. AAA Aerostar, Inc., 294 Ill.App.3d 801, 229 Ill.Dec. 20, 690 N.E.2d 1067, and Cincinnati Insurance Co. v. Baur's Opera House, Inc., 296 Ill.App.3d 1011, 230 Ill.Dec. 624, 694 N.E.2d 593, and2 insured did not need to prove that it was prejudiced by delayed notice of lawsuits.Affirmed.
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Birth Injuries FAQ

The most common birth injuries include:

  • Cerebral palsy: This is a group of disorders that affect movement and coordination.
  • Erb’s palsy: This is a nerve injury that can cause weakness or paralysis in the arm and hand.
  • Brachial plexus palsy: This is a group of nerve injuries that can cause weakness or paralysis in the arm, shoulder, and hand.
  • Spinal cord injuries: These injuries can cause paralysis or weakness below the waist.
  • Traumatic brain injuries: These injuries can cause a variety of physical, cognitive, and emotional problems.

Birth injuries can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

  • Medical malpractice: This can include mistakes made by doctors during pregnancy, labor, or delivery.
  • Oxygen deprivation: This can occur if the baby does not get enough oxygen during pregnancy or labor.
  • Physical trauma: This can occur if the baby is injured during labor or delivery.
  • Birth defects: Some birth injuries are caused by birth defects.

The signs and symptoms of a birth injury can vary depending on the severity of the injury. However, some common signs and symptoms include:

  • Weakness or paralysis: This may be in one or more limbs.
  • Seizures
  • Breathing problems
  • Feeding problems
  • Developmental delays
  • Learning disabilities

The treatment options for birth injuries will vary depending on the severity of the injury. However, some common treatment options include:

  • Surgery
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Speech therapy
  • Medications
  • Supportive care

Yes, you may be able to file a lawsuit if your child was injured due to medical malpractice or another factor. A birth injury lawyer can help you understand your rights and options, and can represent you in court if necessary.

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Areas of Practice in Zeigler

Bike Accidents

Expert in legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Extending expert legal advice for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Healthcare Carelessness

Delivering professional legal advice for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Accountability

Addressing cases involving defective products, extending professional legal help to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Aged Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Slip and Tumble Incidents

Adept in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking justice for their losses.

Infant Wounds

Delivering legal help for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Accidents: Committed to assisting patients of car accidents obtain reasonable recompense for damages and harm.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Expert in providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

Trucking Incident

Ensuring specialist legal support for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for hurts.

Worksite Collisions

Dedicated to defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Neurological Damages

Committed to offering specialized legal advice for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Wounds

Adept at tackling cases for persons who have suffered harms from dog bites or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Specializing in legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Passing

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and skilled legal assistance to ensure justice.

Neural Damage

Focused on assisting persons with paralysis, offering expert legal representation to secure redress.

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